WISDOM OF WOMEN
Wednesday Apr 2 – 6pm to 7pm
Are you over the edge? Is your life a vicious cycle just to get the kids to school, struggle through the workday, clean the house, cook dinner, talk with your spouse, and have time for a romantic bubble bath? Take time to regain your sanity and join Dr. Carolyn Ma for a look at your emotional, mental, physical and spiritual being. For more information call the Queen’s Medical Center 537-7117.

GYMNASTICS JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP
Wednesday Apr 3 to 6 – call for times
About 400 of the best level 8, 9 & 10 junior Olympian gymnasts from Alaska, Montana, Washington, Idaho, Oregon and Hawaii will be competing for the Region 2 Championship at the Neal Blaisdell Center. This is also a competition for a spot to compete at the national level for Level 9 and 10. This is a great chance to watch local keikis compete in a high caliber gymnastics competition. For more information call Joe or Wynn 235-4487.

APRIL FOOLISH PARTY
Friday Apr 4 – 5pm till 11pm
Help support Make-a-Wish Hawaii at a benefit fundraiser on the Falls of Clyde (Aloha Tower, Pier 7). For more information and tickets call 537-3118.

GUYS & DOLLS
Friday Apr 4 – call for times
One of Broadway’s biggest musical hits will be brought to the stage by the Kamehameha Schools’ performing arts department. The shows will be performed at the Princess Ruth Keelikolani Auditorium on April 4, 6, 11, 13 & 19. For additional show times and more information call 534-3940.  

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS WALK 2003
Saturday Apr 5 – 7:30am
This year’s walk will begin near the McCoy Pavilion in Ala Moana Park and continues for 3 miles through the park. Along with approximately 1,000 walkers, actress Terry Garr is expected to join in the MS Walk. Following the walk, teams of 10 or more people can participate in an obstacle course, three-legged race and other fun events. For more information and registration call 532-0806.

TEDDY BEAR ROUND-UP
Saturday Apr 5 – 10am to 2pm
Prevent Child Abuse Hawaii and Partners for Prevention will sponsor the 6th annual Teddy Bear round-up at the Ala Moana Center centerstage. Over 3,000 bears, of all sizes, shapes, colors and textures, are expected to join some of Hawaii’s top entertainers for the event. For more information call 951-0200.

SPRING FLING FAIR
Saturday Apr 5 – 11am to 5pm
The Trinity Lutheran School (1611 California Ave.) in Wahiawa will be hosting a Spring Fling Fair. Live entertainment, $5 Outback Steakhouse plate lunches, games, rock-climbing wall, jumpers, rummage sale, silent auction, bake sale, keiki ID, face painting and health checks. For more information call 622-7731.

SPAM JAM STREET FESTIVAL
Saturday Apr 5 – 4pm to 10pm
The SPAM Jam Street Festival will come to a culinary climax on Kalakaua Avenue in the heart of Waikiki as dozens of food booths will feature some of Hawaii’s favorite SPAM recipes and various SPAM dishes. There will also be craft booths, live entertainment, a SPAM eating competition, a SPAM scavenger hunt, and much more. Admission is free and discounted parking of $1 per hour is offered at various parking locations. For more information call Lisa 545-4195.

KEIKI STORY TIME
Tuesday Apr 8 – 3pm
Nyla Ching-Fujii, one of Hawaii’s premier storytellers, will present Talespin-ners and World Weavers: A storytelling Sampler, at the Kaimuki Public Library. This reading, designed specifically for children, is part of the National Library Week 2003 celebration. For more information call 831-6877.

NEWCOMERS CLUB OF HONOLULU
Thursday Apr 10 – 10am
The Newcomers Club will have a welcome Aloha Coffee at a private residence. For more information and reservations call 944-3310.

HAWAII FILM FESTIVAL
Friday Apr 11 to 17 – call for times
The 6th annual Hawaii International SPRING Film Festival will be held at the Signature Dole Cannery Theatres. Expect the very best and latest in independent and global cinema. For more information call 528-3456.

FOURTH ANNUAL SOIREE
Friday Apr 11 – 6pm
The Muscular Dystrophy Association will hold its annual soiree at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Monarch Ballroom and Ocean Lawn. The party, emceed by Ben Gutierrez, will include food from more than 15 restaurants and silent & “super silent” auction. For more information and tickets call Melody 548-0588.

KEIKI SPRING JAMBOREE
Saturday Apr 12 – 11am to 3pm
Pearlridge Center will host a stroller contest at the uptown court as part of the Keiki Spring Jamboree. There will also be face painting, balloons, musical entertainment and other family activities. For more information call 488-0981.

BRUNCH ON THE BEACH
Sunday Apr 13 – 9:30am to 1:30pm
Enjoy Hawaiian entertainment and sample food from the finest hotels here in the state. The brunch will be located on Kalakaua Ave in Waikiki. For more information call 523-4674.

BUNNYCARES WORKSHOP
Sunday Apr 13 – Noon to 2pm
Learn how to care for your bunnies at a workshop being held at Borders Books in the Ward Center. Dr. Tom Chlebecek (Makai Animal Clinic) will explain about a proper diet, litterbox training, medical concerns and much more. For more information call Cinde 381-5545.

I LOVE KAILUA TOWN PARTY
Sunday Apr 13 – 11am to 4pm
The Lani-Kailua Outdoor Circle presents an old-fashioned community day in downtown Kailua behind the First Hawaiian Bank. The party will include entertainment for children & adults, “Best Bites” from your favorite Kailua restaurants, arts & crafts sale. “I Love Kailua” souvenirs & t-shirts, and a free health screening by Castle Medical Center. The event will feature Michael W. Perry and Kit Beuret as the masters of ceremony. For more information call Susan 262-9479.

HPU INTERCULTURAL DAY
Friday Apr 17 – 10am to 4:30pm
Hawaii Pacific University (Downtown Campus) will present its annual day long intercultural event showcasing the cultural and ethnic diversity of the student population. A parade throughout downtown Honolulu, performances and cultural exhibits are among the highlights. For more information call 544-0200 or 554-1164.

WAHIAWA PINEAPPLE RUN
Saturday Apr 19 – 7:30am
A 10k run and a 5k fun run/walk start and finish at Kaala Elementary School. For more information call 621-2220.

HONOLULU BOY CHOIR
Saturday Apr 19 – Noon
The voices of Hawaii’s pre-eminent youth choir will ring loud and true throughout the Pearlridge Center’s Up-town Court as they share a special Easter weekend performance. For more information call 488-0981.

EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE
Sunday Apr 20 – 6:15am
Commander Jeffrey E. Rhodes, USN, UCC minister and Deputy Chaplain for the Marine Forces pacific will speak during the 102nd Annual Easter Sunrise Service being held at the National Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl). The Royal Hawaiian Band and the Choir of Trinity Samoan United Church of Christ will provide the music for the service. For more information call 536-8418.

FACES OF ABUSE SURVIVORS
Tuesday Apr 22 to 30–business hours
A touring photography exhibit by nationally acclaimed photojournalist, Nobuko Oyabu, sponsored by the Hawaii Coalition Against Sexual Assault, will be on display at the Honolulu Hale (3rd Floor). For more information call Paula 533-1637.

HOME BUYING SEMINAR
Wednesday Apr 23 – 7pm to 8pm
A free seminar for first-time homebuyers will be held at the Castle & Cooke Real Estate Center, 95-1091 Ainama-kua Dr, Mililani Mauka-the seminar will be limited to 30 people. For reservations and information call 626-3752.

IOLANI FAMILY FAIR 2003
Friday Apr 25 & 26 – Noon to 10pm
The family fair will be on the Iolani School fair grounds and will feature great gourmet food from some of Hawaii’s best restaurants, games & rides, local entertainers, silent auction, white elephant, plants, leis, jams, jellies, the best kim chee in town, hot malasadas and more! Returning is the ever popular 3 on 3 Basketball tournament and Reach for the Stars Talent Contest sponsored by Local Motion. Doreen 943-2339.

ANNUAL SPRING FEST
Friday Apr 25 to 27 – call for times
Pacific Expo presents their 28th Annual Spring New Products Show at the Blaisdell Center. The expo will feature new and interesting family products and consumer services – cars, boats, motorcycles, surfing supplies, fashions, crafts, sports cards and more. For more information call 945-3594.

PAWS ON THE PATH
Saturday Apr 26 – 8:30am
Paws on the Path is a fun hiking club for people and their dogs. This hike will follow the Likeke Trail, a beautiful trail that leads to a waterfall and a lovely resting place. Bring towels, snacks and water for people and dogs. For direction and more information call Kelli at the Hawaiian Humane Society 946-2187 ext 217.

MARCH OF DIMES WALKAMERICA
Saturday Apr 26 – 7am
WalkAmerica supports the mission of the March of Dimes, which is to prevent birth defects and infant mortality. The walk starts at Kapiolani Bandstand and there will be a special awards ceremony at the completion of the walk for Walk Teams and individuals who raise $1,000 or more. For more registration and information call 973-2155.

HEALTH & WELLNESS FAIR
Saturday Apr 26 – 10:30am to 2pm
Start Living Healthy! The Windward Mall will be sponsoring a fair that features health information, food samples, HPD keiki ID, activity booths, health screenings and fun for people of all ages. For information call 235-1143.

HANDCRAFTERS SPRING FESTIVAL
Saturday Apr 26 & 27 – 9am to 5pm
The Pacific Handcrafters Guild will have their 29th Annual Spring Festival at Thomas Square Park across the Honolulu Academy of Arts. The festival will include fine arts & crafts, pottery, wood, clothing, glass, jewelry, seed leis, Japanese style bags, polymer clay art, folk art, metal sculpture, miniature Hawaiian hula ornaments fish hook pendants and food & entertainment. For more information call 841-0171.

KIDNEY FOUNDATION 10K RACE
Sunday Apr 27 – 7am
Join us for the 3rd Annual Gift of Life 10K Race - sponsored by Fujisawa Health-care, Inc. as a benefit for the National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii. The race begins at Magic Island and ends at Kapiolani Park. At the park there will be a children’s center (jumping castles, bouncers, face painting and crafts), free health screenings in the health expo tent, BBQ lunch and continuous entertainment. For more information and to register call 589-5933.

DASH & SPLASH BIATHLON 2003
Sunday Apr 27 – 7am
The biathlon starts at the Lanikai boat ramp in Kailua. The run is approximately 2.8 miles around Lanikai and then the swim is 800 meters parallel to shore. For information call 263-4070.